News 2022

20 December 2022

Yesterdays high winds badly affected the Christmas Trees. Anthony has been out this morning so they should all now be pointing skywards.

The replacement Oak Tree for Pendyffryn Hall has arrived and will be planted in the coming weeks.

Christmas Lights and the Remembrance Tree

13 December 2022
It has not been from the lack of effort that the Town is not lit up this Christmas. The change in legislation and the gap in not having a clerk did not help the situation. Then unfortunately the efforts being made with Conwy County Council were blighted by staff having Covid so that completely made it impossible to even achieve a scaled down version of the lights.

A councillor did suggest purchasing solar lights to be put on street furniture but in the end, it was decided that there was not enough time and there would be highway restrictions as to where they could be displayed, so it was decided that unfortunately this year it would just have to be the Christmas trees.

These are in place for the festive period and dedications are being displayed on the Remembrance Tree outside the Community Centre in Penmaenmawr.

A Christmas Working Group will be put together early in the New Year to ensure that the lights and events are in place for 2023.

Temporary Traffic Notice
Conwy Old Road, Dwygyfylchi: From 12/12/2022 to 14/12/2022

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Remembrance Tree 2022

Due to circumstances this year, the Dedication Service will not go ahead as usual, but that should not prevent dedications being displayed.

Dedications for the Remembrance Tree are being taken by the Town Council. Email your names to [email protected] or drop a note into Town Council Offices, Community Centre.

Christmas Lights in Penmaenmawr

The lighting up of the Christmas trees and the highway in Penmaenmawr this year will be a more low-key event than in previous years. This is partly due to a change in health and safety legislation and partly due to a change in staff for the Town Council.

The change in legislation has resulted in the local volunteers who formed the Light Up Pen group deciding that the new legislation was too much for them to deal with and they would not be able to achieve the National Highway Sector Scheme HERS accreditation that was now required.

The Town Council extends a huge thankyou to Light Up Pen. The Town Mayor Cllr Chris Williams said “The group did a fantastic job dedicating a lot of time to bring us enjoyment over Christmas. We hope to work closely with members of the group and indeed the wider community, to ensure we use their knowledge and enthusiasm to light up Pen to their high standard in the years ahead.”

The Town Council is currently working diligently in partnership with the County Council to meet the new requirements and to make sure that some festive decorations can be displayed. A thorough review is scheduled for January to ensure that all the necessary requirements to meet the new health and safety standards are in place for the future.

The change in circumstances has also impacted on the “Lighting Up Event” usually organised for the Remembrance Tree. In fact, a community lighting up event may not happen this year, but this should not stop those wanting to dedicate a light to someone special letting the Town Council know the name(s) of those special people and every effort will be made to arrange a banner displaying the names.

You can email the Clerk at [email protected] with your dedication. An update on the arrangements for the lighting of Penmaenmawr will be issued as they are confirmed.

Remembrance Service

Remembrance Service at Community Centre Memorial
People should gather at the War Memorial in Penmaenmawr on Sunday 13th November from 10:45am, the Service will commence at 10:50am for the Silence at 11am and laying of wreaths
There will be a one lane traffic control system in place.

8 November 2022
Penmaenmawr Foodbank: The foodbank is open 6-7pm Tuesday evenings and 2-3pm Wednesday afternoons.

It is located at St Paul's Church, Celyn Street entrance.

All donations and volunteers welcome.

Please contact the food bank on 07726869928 for any enquiries.

Temporary Traffic Notice
Bangor Road, Penmaenmawr from 28/11/2022 to 30/11/2022

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Have your say on Penmaenmawr’s future!

The event planned for Friday 28th October at the library has had to be postponed.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

27 September 2022
The Town Council would like to apologise to the community and the individuals who attended the meeting via zoom for the technical issues which occurred during the meeting. These issues have been noted and The council are looking into streamlining the hybrid system.

Locum Town Clerk and RFO

7 September 2022
Penmaenmawr Town Council is delighted to announce that Helen Stewart BEM has been appointed as Locum Town Clerk and RFO

Helen comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience

Public Statement

8 August 2022

It is with regret that I have to inform you of the resignation of our Town Clerk Dr Martin Hanks.

Martin has been with us for four years and has served the Council and the Community of Penmaenmawr faithfully and wisely. I am sure you will all join me in wishing Martin all the best and every success for the future. Following Martins resignation, I am sorry to say that five councillors also resigned. We wish them well for the future and thank them for their service to the community.

Our Admin Assistant will continue to work in the Office but is currently on Annual Leave.

The Council continues to serve the community. You will soon see the ‘Casual Vacancies’ advertised in Penmaenan and Pant yr Afon,

We hope you will see this is an exciting opportunity to serve the community ofPenmaenmawr.

Cllr C Williams
Mayor and the Penmaenmawr Town Council

26 July 2020
The Council are pleased by the response to the opening of the Skate Park, with hundreds of people in attendance.

The Council are pleased to have donated £292 to the updating of the promenade murals.

The Council are establishing an Engagement Committee in an attempt to improve communication both internally and externally.

15 July 2022
Penmaenmawr Town Council's Garden Competition is being held again this year. Throughout July Councillors from each ward will be looking at gardens from across their patch to nominate.

14 July 2022
Complete summer guide for all play sessions and play events happening over the summer.

Play sessions are happening in Dwygyfylchi and Penmaenmawr.

Dates: Tuesday’s 2pm-4pm & Thursday’s 10am-12pm (starting week beginning 25th July and will run for 5 weeks)

All sessions are free to attend. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

Time time and QR code are available for extra information.

28 June 2022
The council are pleased to announce the official opening of the skate park on July 2nd.

The council would the committee to know the garden competition is being held again this year.

The council are pleased to announce their support of the grant application to The Organic Community Group and their donation to Y Pentan.

To introduce the co-opted councillor.

BEACON EVENT Penmaenmawr Sailing Club ·

2 June 2022 at 9:15pm
Penmaenmawr Town Council is lighting a Beacon for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on the evening of Thursday, June 2, 2022.

There will be a small ceremony and Proclamation from the Mayor at Penmaenmawr Sailing Club. Start time 9.15pm- Everyone is Welcome.

The Beacon will be lit at 9.45PM.

31 May 2022

The Council are pleased to support Our Green Village and the Dwygyfylchi Allotment Group with a £500 donation towards their Jubilee Jamboree.

The Council would like to welcome its newest Councillors and welcome back the returning Councillors.

The Council would like to make it known that a letter was received from Janet Finch-Saunders.

Town Council Vacancy: Pant yr Afon Ward

19 May 2022
Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the above mentioned Ward, and the Town Council intends to cop-opt.

Notice of Co-option

Mayor of Penmaenmawr for the 2022 – 2023

May 2022
Penmaenmawr Town Council is delighted to announce that Cllr Chris Williams has been elected Mayor of Penmaenmawr for the 2022 – 2023 municipal year. Cllr Una Abbott was elected Deputy Mayor.

Cllr Williams "It is a great honour to be elected and serve this wonderful community".

Sŵn y Môr Community Meet & Greet

When: Thursday 21st of April at 6 pm,

Where: The Community Centre, LL34 6AB.

Penmaenmawr Town Council and HTC Events

Welcome all from our community to attend a meet and greet session to talk about the jubilee event.

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Ideas welcome!
Light refreshments will be provided.

Want to get involved? Get in touch.

Issy Hart
01492 623221
[email protected]

Christopher Williams
0845 838 1395
[email protected]

Sound of the Sea

The Council is pleased to be able to support Welsh Air Ambulance and Ty Gobaith with donations of £75.00 each.

The Council are pleased to unveil the Sound of the Sea Logo and are planning a festival in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Sound of the Sea - Hosted by Penmaenmawr Town Council

Penmaenmawr Town Council are excited to announce they are hosting a Platnum Jubilee Event to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign.

The Sound of Sea Festival will be taking place Friday, June 3rd, 2022.

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17 April 2022

The Council are pleased with the work completed on Parc Plas Mawr. With significant improvements on the pond, a planted fruit orchard, solitary bee hives and a mix of bird and bat houses installed. Plus a wonderful sensory path. It's got something for everyone.

12 April 2022

The Council would like to thank the community for their support on the Launch day of the Shoal, a good turn out and there were many people interested in what the project stands for.

The Council would like to invite the community to a meet and greet event on 21st April 6 pm at the community centre. This will provide an opportunity to explain the work that has been occurring and to encourage local community groups to get involved.

The Town Council is pleased to support Conwy’s playing out the scheme and have funded 2 sessions.

The Council is pleased to announce that it has supported Kids cancer charity with a donation of £75.00.

The next community skip is Thursday 14th April at Dwygyfylchi with the following skip at Penmaenmawr Station Rd on May 5th May.

Highways Notification
Temporary traffic regulation Graiglwyd Road, between Bod Hyfryd and Graiglwyd Farm from 21/04 to the 22/04 for BT work.

SHOAL Sculpture Launch

Plastic Free Awareness - 9 April 2022

The launch of 'Shoal', a sculpture created by Mike Badger that raises awareness of the problem of plastic in our seas and oceans.

Commissioned by Penmaenmawr Town Council, Plastic Free Penmaenmawr and Conwy County Borough Council. The sculpture consists of six metal rods that are attached to the wooden sea defence (groyns) at the high tide mark of the Promenade. Each rod holds two fish made from recycled plastic that swivel and move with the wind. (Swapping water currents for air currents) at 4.5m in height and 4m width, the coloured fish move in unison to create a kinetic, dynamic spectacle for the general public to enjoy as they amble along the historic Promenade.

29 March 2022
The Town Council is pleased to announce it has supported Love North Wales Support Group with a £75.00 donation.

The Council are delighted to announce that the current works have been completed in Parc Plas Mawr and a significant difference has been made.

The Community elections occur on 5 May, the Council would encourage ever eligible voter to vote.

Library closure on Thursday 5 May

The library will be used as a polling station.

No other opening hours are affected.

10 March 2022
Parc Plas Mawr Update

Penmaenmawr Town Council would like to share the progress of the work that is ongoing in Parc Plas Mawr.

The Native fruit orchard has been planted. By next spring/summer this will have grown Welsh apples and other fruits for the community to pick and enjoy.

Wildflowers seeds have been planted on the edges of the "sun and clouds" space.

Wildflower meadows are being created on the banks at the top of the parc.

Birdhouses, Bat roosts, and solitary bee nests have arrived and will be distributed through the parc over the coming weeks.

A sensory path is being created to support pollinating insects and night songbirds but, it is also a space that will be safe for individuals to interact closely with the plants safely, it was created to be accessible for individuals with sensory impairments, dementia, learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions.

Work is ongoing to improve the pond area, currently, the pond is looking "muddy" it is expected that this settle and ask for your patience with this.

While no trees are being removed during this project, invasive shrubs and plants have been removed. The Council will be looking to replace these invasive species with native trees such as willow, Hawthorne etc.

The Council is grateful for your patience during this time and confident that the improvements being carried out on the parc will benefit all.

3 March 2022

Penmaenmawr Town Council has recently secured funding from Local Places for Nature Grants, This funding is to invest in Parc Plas Mawr.

Over the coming weeks, there will be a range of works being carried out to improve diversity and enhance wildlife as well as connecting people to nature.

Currently, if you are in the parc you'll see work being carried out to improve the pond.

Your patience during this time is appreciated, The Council looks forward to seeing the completion of the project.

3 March 2022

The Town Council is pleased to support the initiative of the North Wales Fire Safety Community Officer and asks that everyone check their smoke alarms regularly.

15 February 2022

The Town Council is pleased to support the initiative of the North Wales Fire Safety Community Officer and asks that everyone check their smoke alarms regularly.

The Council is pleased to announce that it has supported the Dwygy Dashers with a grant of £310.

The Town Council would like to confirm that it has approved a Match Funding grant of up to £500, to the local entrants of the 2022 Veteran’s Rally, scheduled to take place in September. The Council would like to offer them its best wishes for the event.

28 January 2022

The Council is pleased to be able to support Welsh Air Ambulance and Ty Gobaith with donations of £75.00 each.

The Council are pleased to unveil the Sound of the Sea Logo and are planning a festival in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Sound of the Sea - Hosted by Penmaenmawr Town Council

Penmaenmawr Town Council are excited to announce they are hosting a Platnum Jubilee Event to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign.

The Sound of Sea Festival will be taking place Friday, June 3rd, 2022.

More details will follow in due course.

21 January 2022
Community Skips

Penmaenmawr: Station Road
Thursday 10 March 2022
Thursday 5 May 2022

Dwygyfylchi: Maes Alltwen Green
Thursday 3 February 2022
Thursday 14 April 2022